Cook continues: “Customers’ feedback is incredible and they’re loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.”

It’s likely that the inclusion of China in the roster of launch countries helped to pad out sales. For contrast, last year the China launch was delayed.SEE ALSO: iPhone 6S vs iPhone 6

Whatever the case, it’s clear that Apple’s new devices have been extremely popular. However, the best indication of popularity will come once Apple releases its sales figures for the whole quarter.

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